Whidbey Island Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Stayed overnight right up the road. Biked to Lake Goss. Made huge mistake as I brought my run gear to T1. Did not read that that had to be set up prior to coming to T1. Fortunately, called wife and she came and took my run stuff to T2. But, gave her my socks which I usually use for bike.

Event warmup:

Got in the water after the initial issue and it was nice and comfortable.

Swim

17m 39s

880 yards

02m 01s / 100 yards

Comments:

Shook off jitters and had an enjoyable swim. It was a warm day and the water was very nice.

What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Well except reading pre-race instructions that I had to leave run gear at T2

Transition 1

02m 15s

Comments:

A unique setup as our gear was setup away from bikes due to spacing issue. Also, had to put all of belongings in bag for it to be transported to T2.

What would you do differently?:

Situate stuff better.

Bike

1h 14m 16s

19.5 miles

15.75 mile/hr

Comments:

Its a 2 lap course with the second lap going into Langley and heading to T2. There was an intersection where I had to guess which way to go as it was not manned.

What would you do differently?:

More Hills

Transition 2

01m 56s

Comments:

No racks. Run gear area on fence. By this time it was HOT

Run

34m 16s

3.8 miles

09m 01s min/mile

Comments:

It was a warm day and not enough water. I started to cramp but fought it off for a fairly good run.

Post race

Warm down:

Met the family. Did some stretching although it was near the 80s by the time the race was over. Headed out to grab some grub.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Bike performance yet again.

Event comments:

A hidden gem. The lake swim was real nice and a deceptively challenging bike course. Everyone should make a weekend out of it and go to Whidbey.

Last updated: 2012-08-11 12:00 AM

Swimming

00:17:39
|
880 yards |
02m 01s / 100yards

Age Group:

0/

Overall:

0/194

Performance:

Good

Suit:

Full Length

Course:

Clockwise rectangular course.

Start type:

Deep Water

Plus:

Waves

Water temp:

0F / 0C

Current:

Low

200M Perf.

Good

Remainder:

Good

Breathing:

Good

Drafting:

Waves:

Navigation:

Good

Rounding:

Good

T1

Time:

02:15

Performance:

Average

Cap removal:

Good

Helmet on/
Suit off:

Yes

Wetsuit stuck?

Run with bike:

Yes

Jump on bike:

Getting up to speed:

Average

Biking

01:14:16
|
19.5 miles |
15.75 mile/hr

Age Group:

0/

Overall:

0/194

Performance:

Average

Wind:

Course:

A deceptive elevation for the course. Several big hills and downhills. Hit 37mph down biggest hills. One of my water bottles fell off and I actually decided to stop and retrieve it.

Road:

Rough Dry

Cadence:

Turns:

Cornering:

Good

Gear changes:

Average

Hills:

Average

Race pace:

Hard

Drinks:

Not enough

T2

Time:

01:56

Overall:

Average

Riding w/ feet on shoes

Jumping off bike

Running with bike

Good

Racking bike

Shoe and helmet removal

Running

00:34:16
|
03.8 miles |
09m 01s min/mile

Age Group:

0/

Overall:

0/194

Performance:

Course:

First mile of trail and seemed like uphill both ways and the rest on the side of the road.